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City in Texas, United States
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Longview is a city in the Piney Woods region of Texas. At one time a major headquarters of the vast East Texas Oil Field, petroleum remains a large part of the city's economy. Founded in 1871, the city earned its name when surveyors for the Southern Pacific Railroad noted what a "long view" they could see from a hill near the center of the new town. Longview is now home to more than 75,000 residents and has grown to be an important center of commerce and industry for the Piney Woods region of Texas.
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A quiet spot in the Piney Woods with concrete paths and lagoons and an interpretive center.
Friday concerts and food vendors at Heritage Plaza in season (summer and fall).
Despite what the name suggests, this local hangout is actually a bakery and burger joint. Try their chili or a hickory burger.
Longview is easily accessed by auto, lying just north of Interstate 20 and along US Highway 80, and Texas Highway 31. There is a bus station downtown, which is serviced by Greyhound Lines.
Read in the guideLongview has a bus system called COLT (City of Longview Transportation). The COLT buses have stops throughout the city making it relatively easy to get around if you are not in a hurry and know where you need to go.
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